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Divine Inspirations is a Catholic Meditation and Inspirational site by Rev. Fr. Valentine Nnamdi Egbuonu (MSP)

THURSDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 22, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 2 Comments

First Reading: Ex 32:7-14;Psalm: 106. R. v. 4a; Gospel: Jn 5:31-47 OPENNESS TO TRUTH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Jewish Law of Evidence forbade self witnessing. To ascertain truth, no man was allowed to bear witness on his own behalf. A valid judgment must therefore require at least two witnesses independent of the … [Read more…]

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WEDNESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 21, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

First Reading: Is 49:8-15; Psalm: 145. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Jn 5:17-30 CALLED TO BE ONE WITH JESUS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today, Jesus began his lengthy defence as to why he healed the crippled man at the pool of Bethzatha. Jesus’ defence revealed the unity of the Trinity; a mystery that was … [Read more…]

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TUESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 20, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 2 Comments

First Reading: Ezk 47:1-9. 12; Psalm: 46. R. v. 8; Gospel: Jn 5:1-16 KEEP HOPING AND BELIEVING BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Do you want to be healed?” (Jn 5:6). The condition of this crippled man at the pool of Bethzatha is a very pitiable one. This man has been sick for thirty eight … [Read more…]

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MONDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 19, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY (Solemnity) First Reading: 2Sam 7:4-5a. 12-14a. 16; Psalm: 89. R. v.37a; Second Reading: Rom 4:13. 16-18. 22; Gospel: Mt 1:16. 18-21. 24a THE GUARDIAN OF THE HOLY FAMILY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP If there were men who contributed so much in the history of salvation but very little … [Read more…]

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THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (Cycle A)

March 17, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 2 Comments

First Reading: 1Sm 16:1b. 6-7. 10-13; Psalm: 23. R. v. 1; Second Reading: Eph 5:8-14; Gospel: Jn 9:1-41 FROM REFLECTION TO FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Last Sunday, exactly a week ago, we read from the gospel of John a very detailed conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. A conversation which culminated … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cycle A, SUNDAY HOMILIES

SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 17, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

First Reading: Hos 6:1-6; Psalm: 51. R. v. Hos 6:6; Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 TWO LESSONS FROM THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The parable of today’s gospel reported on two men who went to pray in the temple. One was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. … [Read more…]

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FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 16, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

ST PATRICK B. (Feast) White  He was kidnapped from the British mainland around age 16, and shipped to Ireland as a slave. He had a dream and was commanded to return to Britain in that dream. He studied in monasteries, and became a priest, and a Bishop. He effectively converted Ireland in 33 years. He … [Read more…]

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THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 15, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

First Reading: Jer 7:23-28; Psalm: 95. R. v. 7d-8a; Gospel: Lk 11:14-23 OBSTINACY OF HEART BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons.’” (Lk 11:15). Faith in God does not necessarily require evidence. Faith is an invitation to believe in God even … [Read more…]

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WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 14, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

First Reading: Dt 4:1. 5-9; Psalm: 147. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Mt 5:17-19 STANDING FOR WHAT IS RIGHT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus in the gospel of today (just like Moses) taught his followers that the law of God has lasting validity and should be obeyed. God had a purpose of creating laws. … [Read more…]

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TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT (Year I)

March 13, 2023 by Rev. Fr. Val 1 Comment

First Reading: Dan 3:2. 11-20; Psalm: 25. R. v. 6a; Gospel: Mt 18:21-35 THE PRISON OF UNFORGIVENESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “to forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” (Lewes B Smedes) The gospel parable of today reported on a servant who owed a king ten … [Read more…]

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